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The IAC 1090 iABS is a portable, web-enabled,
real-time, early-warning biomonitoring system designed to detect
toxic water conditions by measuring changes in fish behavior. For
determining potential water quality threats as early as possible
moment, nature has provided us with an extremely powerful, reliable,
and accurate early warning capability in the Bluegill (Lepomis
macrochirus). No known man made sensor can match the Bluegill in
determining emerging water toxicity threats.
Fish, unlike man-made sensors, respond to a wide range of chemicals
and chemical compounds. This natural reaction provides rapid,
reliable detection of developing water conditions for several groups
of toxic materials such as metals, cyanide, organic solvents, and
pesticides.
As the fish swim, breathe, and cough (yes, fish cough!) their
movements are detected by noncontact sensors mounted in the IAC
1090 aquarium. These movements or ventilatory parameters (ventilation
rate, average depth, cough rate, and percentage of motion) along with
water quality parameters are processed and automatically analyzed to
provide an immediate assessment of water toxicity.
If the fish detect toxic conditions, an alarm is triggered and the
IAC 1090 can immediately take a series of water samples.* The system
will automatically notify appropriate staff by phone or email, allowing
authorities to conduct a detailed investigation, if desired. In some cases,
the system can even be configured to shut off water valves. The IAC 1090
iABS can operate in a networked or standalone configuration and is designed
for remote monitoring (e.g., modem, internet).
* System must be equipped with optional automated water sequential sampler
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iABS Features
- Provides continuous, real time monitoring of water supply
- Technology scientifically verified by US Army
- Rapid and reliable detection of developing water toxicity
- Collection of biosensor and water quality data
- Sophisticated data analysis software with demonstrated detection performance
- Data archiving and replay
- Un-attended, automatic operation
- Remote (Internet) access
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Benefits
- Real time detection of emerging toxicity
- Sensitive to a wide range of chemicals
- Short response time
- Easy to use-does not require highly skilled technician
- Low false alarm rate
- Designed for remote monitoring
- Low maintenance
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iABS Technical Specifications
Specifically designed to meet the demands of the biomonitoring process,
the IAC 1090 BME software includes a sophisticated neural network reasoning
system that provides an automated assessment of water toxicity based on
the ventilatory behavior of fish and basic water quality parameters.
Dimensions
27"W X 22"D X 34"H
Weight
100 lbs.
Input Power
120 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Data acquisition
16 Channels
Serial port input for water quality probe
Output
Ethernet port for transmission of biosensor and water quality data
Digital Outputs
8 channels
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iABS Software Requirements
Operating system
MS Windows 2000, XP Professional
Minimum Recommended hardware
Processor: 500 MHz
RAM: 512 MB
Hard drive: 5 GB
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Optional Equipment
Water quality probe: YSI 600 Series
ElectraCOOL L-A400 Thermoelectric Water Chiller
Windows® Based PC Pre-Configured with BioMonitoring Expert Software
ISCO automated water sampler
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